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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
AFRINIC elections are a stress test for constitutional safeguards
AFRINIC’s elections spark a new governance dispute in Mauritius, raise concerns about the neutrality of Africa’s Regional Internet Registry.
ARIN unveils 2025 candidate slate for Board, AC and NRO-NC seats
ARIN announces 2025 candidate slate for Board, Advisory Council, and NRO NC with voting from 30 Oct to 7 Nov.
XLSmart and iBasis secure mobile authentication
XLSmart partners with iBasis to secure mobile authentication traffic and strengthen enterprise security in Indonesia.
Microgrids seen as critical for Europe’s data centre expansion
Wärtsilä/AVK analysis shows microgrids combining renewables and storage could ease Europe’s data centre power crunch ahead of AI demand.
OQC and Digital Realty launch quantum-AI data centre in New York
OQC and Digital Realty launch NYC’s first Quantum-AI data centre, combining quantum and AI technologies for enterprise use.
Nokia deploys 1900 MHz 5G for Deutsche Bahn FRMCS
Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch 1900 MHz 5G deployment to support FRMCS, replacing GSM-R with resilient, high-capacity railway communications.
Google pledges £5bn boost to UK AI ahead of Trump state visit
Alphabet-owned Google has unveiled plans to invest £5 billion in the UK over the next two years in artificial intelligence infrastructure, research and development, in a move timed to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s state visit. The announcement includes a new data centre in Hertfordshire …
Asia Carrier Conference 2025 kicks off in Cebu
Asia Carrier Conference 2025 opens in Cebu, with workshops on subsea cables, interconnection and carrier strategies for Asia-Pacific.
American International School Abuja Leads Global Education
Discover American International School Abuja, advancing education with innovation, diversity, and global standards in Nigeria.
AFR-IX Telecom Niger expands high-performance connectivity
AFR-IX Telecom Niger delivers internet, IP Transit and MPLS services, bridging gaps in Niger’s digital and enterprise networks.
NINETEC SARL drives digital solutions and satellite internet
NINETEC SARL delivers Starlink, telecom and ICT services in Niger, supporting digital growth for enterprises, NGOs and communities.
Winrock Nigeria ISP Expands Fibre Internet Services
Winrock Nigeria ISP delivers reliable fibre internet services, bridging digital gaps across industries.
WELINK: New ISP player and South African broadband landscape
South Africa’s broadband market faces hurdles such as weather risks, power cuts, spectrum delays, and price sensitivity.
FASTR connect brings affordable fibre across South Africa
FASTR Connect expands affordable fibre internet across South Africa, with plans from R9/day and community partnerships.
Why constitutional deadlock undermines AFRINIC’s credibility
AFRINIC deadlock, election credibility, governance crisis, ICANN role, Africa internet, IP allocation, stakeholder trust
Why AFRINIC should confront misinformation in elections
Misinformation in AFRINIC elections is eroding trust and threatening Africa’s internet governance. Cloud Innovation calls on the registry to act, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability.
ICANN and AFRINIC: A complex relationship
ICANN’s oversight of AFRINIC exposes governance failures in Mauritius, threatening African sovereignty and global registry trust.
The role of member oversight in AFRINIC elections
AFRINIC’s governance crisis has turned member oversight into the last safeguard for Africa’s IP address management.
How do disbarred lawyers influence AFRINIC’s legal challenges?
Disbarred lawyers’ alleged involvement highlights legal and governance risks threatening AFRINIC’s member-based election integrity.
AFRINIC’s new election is a blatant sign of ICANN CEO’s power grab
AFRINIC crisis deepens as failed registry fuels ICANN control debates.
Giffgaff enters full-fibre via nexfibre and VMO2 wholesale giffgaff
Giffgaff launches full-fibre via nexfibre and VMO2 wholesale, extending its value brand into UK FTTP amid pricing and coverage questions.
BlackRock to invest $679M in UK data centres during Trump visit
BlackRock pledges $679m with Digital Gravity Partners to upgrade UK data centres during Trump’s visit amid rising AI demand.
Vodafone warns Europe against $1.4 trillion digital divide threat
Vodafone warn Germany and EU risk losing €1.3 trillion by 2033 from digital skills gaps, rural 5G shortfall, SME lag.
China escalates US chip war with new probes
Beijing launches dual investigations into US semiconductors ahead of trade talks, raising supply chain risks.
Starlink outage disrupts Ukraine frontline before service restored
Starlink outage briefly hit US users and Ukraine frontline, underscoring Starlink service importance in conflict.
Bharti secures seats on BT board for strategic growth simplepic
Bharti Airtel gains two BT board seats, strengthening strategic collaboration in 5G, cloud, and network infrastructure globally.
Zamani Telecom strengthens digital services in Niger
Zamani Telecom Niger SA delivers mobile, business and mobile money services, helping close digital and financial divides.
JNCS delivers network and security solutions in South Africa
JNCS provides high-speed fibre and wireless internet, smart automation, and security solutions, enhancing connectivity in South Africa.
Sombha Solutions Store: Driving digital inclusion in Uganda
Sombha Solutions Store expands Uganda’s internet access through partnerships, managed IT solutions, and digital infrastructure initiatives.
Airtel Niger pushes digital and financial inclusion
Zamani Telecom Niger SA delivers mobile, business and mobile money services, helping close digital and financial divides.
LIPTINFOR Niger SA delivers enterprise internet across Africa
LIPTINFOR Niger SA delivers enterprise internet, satellite and network solutions, supporting organisations across Africa.
Blue Crane Communications: Expanding IT infrastructure
Blue Crane Communications delivers high-speed internet, automation, and smart building services, empowering digital transformation.
Zinox Leads Nigeria Telecom Innovation Amid Challenges
Zinox drives Nigeria telecom innovation, tackling industry challenges with strategic solutions and impact.
Eko-Konnect Research and Education Driving Innovation
Eko-Konnect research and education boost digital innovation in Nigeria.
Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT: Pioneering Africa’s digital future
Being the first Advanced Information Technology Institute in Ghana, the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) has been at the forefront of digital transformation in West Africa since its founding in 2003 through a partnership between Ghana and India. The center is promoting in…
Internet Solutions Nigeria ISP Leads Broadband Services
Explore Internet Solutions, Nigeria ISP delivering reliable broadband services and IT solutions nationwide.
Megasurf: Raises standards in wireless and fibre internet
Megasurf delivers fibre, wireless internet, VoIP, and secure data centre services across Gauteng and Vaal regions.
Ghana Dot Com Ltd: Driving Digital Innovation Across West Africa
As a descendent of the pioneering Network Computer Systems, Ghana Dot Com Ltd (GDC) continues to lead in ICT services, offering new solutions from domain administration to blockchain applications, enhancing Ghana’s digital ecosystem and assisting businesses across the region.
Why candidate debates could improve AFRINIC elections
Candidate debates in AFRINIC elections enhance transparency, accountability, and member engagement, restoring Africa’s digital governance.
How can African governments restore trust in AFRINIC?
AFRINIC’s governance failures have left Africa’s internet resources vulnerable and trust shattered. Cloud Innovation is calling on African governments to take decisive action — from declaring AFRINIC unfit to govern to supporting a transparent new registry — to safeguard the continent’s digital futu…
AFRINIC claims ‘website not hacked’ amid election-period concerns
AFRINIC confirms its website remains secure during the 2025 board election, stressing member control despite political tension.
Interview with Maximino Paca: Powering Angola’s next wave of connectivity
In an exclusive interview, AnyConnect CEO Maximino Paca discusses a $60 million partnership and ambitious plans for fibre, LTE.
Vodafone signs UEFA deal covering men’s and women’s football
Vodafone joins UEFA and UC3 to support European men’s and women’s football, launching a global Travel eSIM for fans.
Ericsson ousts Spain CEO amid major job cuts
Ericsson has dismissed its Spain CEO Diego Martínez and will cut around 300 jobs, about 13% of its Spanish workforce.
OpenAI Microsoft restructuring moves towards public benefit
OpenAI Microsoft restructuring plan sets stage for public benefit corporation under nonprofit control.
Spark NZ’s SPK-30: strategy shift and chair transition
Spark New Zealand has unveiled its five-year SPK-30 strategy, stripping back to core connectivity while announcing a planned chair succession. The telco is betting on reliability, AI, and satellite-to-mobile services—but questions linger over whether this will reverse recent performance slumps.
Ericsson adds ‘agentic AI’ to NetCloud enterprise assistant
Ericsson adds agentic AI to NetCloud and will integrate Private 5G, aiming to simplify enterprise 5G operations.
APNIC 60 ends with policy updates and new leadership in Da Nang
APNIC 60 concluded with discussions on internet governance, IPv6 adoption, and a new NRO NC member election.
OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to announce UK data centre investments
OpenAI and Nvidia plan to pledge billions of dollars to UK data centres, partnering with London-based Nscale to support AI growth.
Arqit builds quantum-safe networks for evolving telecom threats
Arqit partners with telcos and Intel to deploy quantum-safe encryption for telecom networks, SD-WAN, and undersea cables.